Greenwood CPW electricity rates
Municipal utility · South Carolina · SERC region
Greenwood CPW is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 11,676 homes in South Carolina. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.42¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Greenwood CPW bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.10 | $48.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $104.20 | $80.42 |
| 1,500 kWh | $156.30 | $110.42 |
| 2,000 kWh | $208.40 | $140.42 |
*Residential service rate - Three phase (effective 2008-09-01, $11.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Greenwood CPW residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential service rate - Three phase | 2008-09-01 | $11.00 | 7.45¢ first 650 kWh, 6.00¢ after |
| Residential service rate - Single phase | 2008-09-01 | $3.50 | 7.45¢ first 650 kWh, 6.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Greenwood CPW rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (9.13¢ → 9.97¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Greenwood CPW | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 101 | 151 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.90 | 1.16 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 113 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 42 | 102 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Greenwood CPW's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 375 | 30 | 8,322 | 2025-06-08 |
Greenwood CPW service area
Greenwood CPW serves Greenwood County in South Carolina and 3 ZIP codes.
Greenwood
Cities: Greenwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 19% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Greenwood CPW at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 8.77¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,708,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 284,558 MWh |
| Peak demand | 65 MW summer · 55 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | DUK |
| EIA utility ID | 7646 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Greenwood CPW's electricity rate?
Greenwood CPW residential customers pay an average of 10.42¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 33% below the South Carolina average of 15.64¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Greenwood CPW electric bill?
About $87 a month. The average Greenwood CPW home uses 831 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $104.
How many customers does Greenwood CPW have?
Greenwood CPW serves 11,676 residential customers and 14,679 customers in total in South Carolina, across 1 county.
How reliable is Greenwood CPW?
In 2025, the average Greenwood CPW customer was without power for 101 min (SAIDI) over 0.90 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 42 min. The South Carolina average was 2 hr 31 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Greenwood CPW before making decisions.